HNK Hajduk Split is one of the most famous and historic football clubs in Croatia, based in the coastal city of Split. Founded in 1911, it is one of the oldest football clubs in the region and has played a major role in the development of Croatian and former Yugoslav football. The club’s home ground is the Stadion Poljud, a distinctive seaside stadium that is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.

Hajduk Split has won numerous Croatian league titles and national cups, as well as achieving significant success during the Yugoslav era. The club is known for its strong football tradition, passionate style of play, and emphasis on developing homegrown talent through its youth academy, which has produced many players who went on to represent top European clubs and the Croatian national team.

What makes HNK Hajduk Split especially notable is its deeply loyal fan base, known as the “Torcida,” one of the oldest organised supporter groups in Europe. The club carries strong cultural and emotional significance in Split and across Croatia, symbolising identity, tradition, and pride. Its rivalry with Dinamo Zagreb is one of the most intense in Balkan football, making it a central part of the country’s sporting culture.